Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
About
Beit Guvrin is an archaeological site located in the Lakhish region of Israel, notable for its rich historical layers revealing occupation from various periods. Originally a Hebrew town, it was later transformed into a Roman city known as Eleutheropolis in the 2nd century CE. The site includes notable features such as Hellenistic-period caves with wall paintings, remnants of a Roman city, and a Crusader castle. The area was also significant during the Arab Muslim conquest and later periods, leaving behind abandoned Islamic shrines. These features make Beit Guvrin an important site for understanding the diverse cultural and historical influences in this region, spanning from the Classical to the Post-Classical periods.
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